Last week we asked the question, “Should Ron Paul should run for President in 2012?”
Our readers submitted 6,617 votes and 513 comments.
The results are as follows:
- Yes. (93.0%, 6,178 Votes)
- It depends. (explain below) (4.0%, 235 Votes)
- No. (2.0%, 154 Votes)
- I don’t know. (1.0%, 50 Votes)
Total Voters: 6,617
The poll was open from June 1 – June 8. Ron Paul has not yet announced whether he will run for President in 2012. It is expected that he will make a decision later this year.
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Dude, you have to run. Globalization; this will affect me in Canada. Stop the UNA, stop the FED, stop the one government world, stop the 2005 bill that Bush signed to join Canada, USA, and Mexico. We need the truth, the truth is under so many lies that its like trying to get the middle of the oreo cookie separate from both sides of the hard black cookie part.
“I am a most unhappy man. I have unwittingly ruined my country. A great industrial nation is controlled by its system of credit. Our system of credit is concentrated. The growth of the nation, therefore, and all our activities are in the hands of a few men. We have come to be one of the worst ruled, one of the most completely controlled and dominated Governments in the civilized world no longer a Government by free opinion, no longer a Government by conviction and the vote of the majority, but a Government by the opinion and duress of a small group of dominant men.” -Woodrow Wilson
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I am extremely anxious and frightened when it comes to the future. Dr. Paul you have given me hope that maybe not all is lost.
You have my vote.
Good Luck Sir.
Ron Paul for President 2012!!!
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I am not into politics but I was thinking that if this man runs again, who is he taking votes from.
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Ron Paul ftw! At least 4 votes from my direct family, 2 from my step family, and anywhere from 10 – 15 from my group of friends, all age 19 or so.
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Ron is the man. The only thing he needs is an acting coach…some people believe he doesn’t have the gusto or personality to win on television.. a little training for them…. but I say bull. he is the man…he knows our constitution…and we need someone like him asap! As far as television goes… I couldn’t stand seeing bush on television, and Obama is getting there to…he is like a friggin roller coaster… you never know what the hell he is going to say or do…and he is full of it just like bush.
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I believe that Ron Paul is the answer to this great nation’s issues. Please President Paul, run this thing and let’s save AMERICA!!! You are the Man and I will support you with my meager lower middle class incomes. Yes incomes, I work two jobs (7 days a week) and my first job is an Arizona state employee an I barely make ends meet. Please, President Paul, make it happen. Thank you.
Highly rated. What do you think?
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3 votes from my family, plus as many more as I can get ( I keep talking about dr Paul even to strangers, ask them to look him up online).
I hope he will run in 2012. Wonderful man.
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Yes, that is my real name. I have been advised not to use my real name on political forums but, I’m done with all of that. I oppose the present government of this once great nation. Please put my name in the logs as opposing it. That is a list I would proudly display my name on. I must admit, I just now woke up in the last year. I did not vote for Obama in the last election but, I was still sleeping like most of America. I let the mainstream media influence me and actually had never even heard of Ron Paul until two months ago. This man is the last American hero in my opinion. I will completely support this man in any way I can from now until the end of my time. His beliefs are spot on. His beliefs are the same as mine and what I believe to be most of America’s beliefs. I agree that he needs to run as an independent or Liberterian. I will vote for him on what ever ticket he’s on though. Ron Paul 2012. Please run again dear sir, America needs you now more than ever. I will gladly do my part in support by spreading the word as much as humanly possible on my budget. Mr. Paul, you are a truely inspiring person as well as an inspiring Politician. We want and need you in the Presidency. Please run in 2012, all the way to the White House. Do not let them bully you out, we are proudly standing behind you and beside you.
Bless America and you Mr. Paul -Life, Liberty and Justice for all-
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Dr Paul,
I really hope that you can face the ridiculous media outlets again in 2012 for the sake of all of those who aren’t willing to compromise their freedoms. You will have my vote even if you don’t run. I will just write it in manually somewhere and know that I won’t regret what I did. We don’t need a cool leader of the band, we need good music. We must all educate those around us and share as much information as we can as a society to improve and define our future. I am extremely thankful for all you have done to educate and share all that you have learned in your fascinating careers. Still hopeful for a better future,
-Joel
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2012 I will vote for Ron Paul. That’s the year liberty will prevail.
Liberty will prevail becasue We The People will make it happen.
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Ron Paul is the voice of truth and reason! He’ll be the only real genuine choice we have in 2012. The no-account bums the mainline democratic and republican parties pick will just be more of the same old crap and bull.
If Ron Paul is actually elected to that great office, there will be many real and wonderful changes we all dream of these days! But, Dr. Paul will need to be extra careful about his personal exposure. There are many powerful politicians who have been living like stinking parasites on our tax dollars for years, and who will be ruined by President Ron Paul’s changes. They will be out for revenge or blood, and will try to injure Dr. Paul anyway they can. We must not let this happen, at any and all cost to ourselves.
Long live Ron Paul!
Ron Paul for US President 2012!
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Ron Paul is obviously the best man for the job but the media are whores that love to dictate the outcome of elections. One reason being that most hard working americans come home after a hard days work and either are busy with family matters or just want to unwind and not think and learn about third party candidates. So it is up to us to spread the word to friends family and anyone we come in contact with. This can be done but it is up to the people I have seen movie campaigns work the same way to take a independent film and make it a cult classic so why can’t we get as excited about someone who will better this country for us all. Paul 2012 yell it from the rooftops
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Imagine what their response would be if no one showed up to vote and quit pretending that they actually counted the votes and that the voting thing was ever a legit thing.
Re-elect nobody 2012!
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Please run Dr. Paul. 2012 is your, no, OUR year.
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Ron Paul is our only option come 2012. I certainly hope he runs again as an independent so we can finally break this two-party thing that has gone on too long.
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Ron Paul 2012, we have the dems and republicans craping thier pants in fear.
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I vote mainly Democrat, mostly because my voting age was during the Bush Administration, but I wanted Ron Paul in the Oval Office.
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Ron Paul cetainly gets my vote. I hope he runs as an independant but regardless of the label he runs under he will get my vote and all of my support.
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I’m voting for Ron Paul for president in 2012. If he decides not to run, I will write him in anyway.
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I was like that other person I was all ready to vote for Ron Paul until he dropped out. But I will vote for him in 2012. We need something different, not Dem or Rep because to me they are both one and the same..
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I am voting for Ron Paul in 2012. I really wish I voted for him last election.
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We need more people like Ron Paul…People who are not joined at the hip,in lock step with the Washington D.C. status quo at the “good ol boy club”! Mr. Paul’s efforts to audit the Federal Reserve is just one of his measures. The Federal Reserve is doing everything in their power (which is quite a bit) to stop the audit. What do they have to be afraid of? Our new administration called for transparency in government….what we are getting is opaque at best! It seems the status quo goes on and on no matter what side of the political spectrum is sitting in the White House.Its business as usual…this is what most Americans have gotten use to and what they expect from “OUR” government….and most of the “good ol boys” in Washington know this and play us like a fiddle!I’m in Alaska…Texas only competitor on land mass for a state (I do have relatives in Texas…like most everyone). I can’t vote him into congress but I would vote him in as a president…no problem!From our own local governments, to our state governments, and on to both house and senate in Washington….we as concerned citizens need to vote into office, qualified people that will make the necessary changes to give the government back to “WE THE PEOPLE”! Thank you….PHIL in Alaska.
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RON PAUL SHOULD BE IN POWER OF THE US. HE IS THE ONLY POLITICIAN THAT MAKES SENSE, AND IS THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS THE GUTS TELLING THE TRUTH ABOUT WHO IS BACKING THIS ECONOMIC AND INTEREST MESS AROUND THE GLOBE.
RON PAUL 2012!! IM VOTING FOR YOU.
LATINOS ARE VOTING FOR YOU.
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I voted for him last time and I’ll do it again.
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I wouldn’t mind seeing Tom Woods as President. If we’re looking for someone who is as bright as Paul, and who is young. I think Tom Woods would be our man.
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Ron Paul is the only republican who seems to know how to change america, I think him and Kucinich should be the ones running America and I hope they will in 2012
Paul/Kucinich
“A Eagle needs a left wing and a rigth wing to fly.”
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how can you like kuccinich? he wants the fairness doctrine, and is supportive of socialized medicine. he’s like the opposite of Ron Paul.
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[...] potential candidacy for the presidency in 2012. The first poll ran from February 13 to 23 and the second poll ran from June 1 to 8. The results were almost exactly the same: 93% of our readers want Ron Paul to run for President in [...]
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[...] (Note: We ran another poll from June 1 – June 8, 2008. Check out the results here.) [...]
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I want to make a point about voting for the lesser of 2 evils, ‘wasting one’s vote’ and other such silliness. Presidential candidates are either for the republic or against the republic. Both major presidential candidates since God knows when have all been against the republic. I get so impatient with individuals who allow the phony left/right paradigm to dictate their vote against an actual candidate that will defend the republic. When people vote for evil, even their perception of the lesser (and it really isn’t even lesser anyway, just a different path of evil, it’s always more globalism), evil wins.
Stop playing this ridiculous game, people. There is nothing honorable about voting for a candidate you know does not have the best interests of the American people at heart simply because you still think you have to be a good democrat or a good republican.
I would be thrilled if Ron Paul ran for president as I agree with nearly his entire philosophy and voting record. However, I would be far more thrilled if the mass population would ignore the mainstream news media propaganda machine, snap out of their conditioning and ignore whatever moniker (dem/rep) the presidential candidates are wearing, would spend a few days studying the various candidates and their voting records and start thinking for themselves and voting accordingly.
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We need a president that respects our Constitution. Not like our present president -not showing his birth certificate. Yes, we need the Fed to be audited and constraint.
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If Ron Paul doesnt run, I dont know who im going to vote for (i might not even vote). Right now people in the media are trying to say that “Obama is like God” by bringing people from opposite sides together… Yet Ron Paul who has never voted to anything un-constitutional or basically immoral gets labeled a right wing nut? Its the biggest load of bullshit ive ever heard and it sickens me.
Is it me or does EVERY OTHER presidential candidate not follow the constitution? follow what it means to be a moral person? I really havent aspired to be like many people through-out my life, but Ron Paul definetly inspires me. Why does the human race have to be so flawed, that we cant even get 1 good person to lead this country. Just 1 person who isnt after money or power.
I hope Ron Paul runs 2012, he is our only hope.
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Look at the total vote count and then add up the number of actual votes-comments.
What kind of math is this?
Where’s the primary poll?
I mean, WTF folks …
Is this diebold code?
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I supported Ron Paul and I even voted For Chuck Baldwin like he said to do. Even though I knew Chuck Baldwin didn’t have a snowball’s chance in he3ll, I did what Mr. Paul asked, as a supporter should. But, if Ron Paul doesn’t run this time and get off the “Save the Republican Party thing” I’m going to assume we are on our own and deal with it.
When my country needed ME I rose to the occasion and did quite a few things I didn’t care for. We need Ron Paul to be our president or I feel that we will be hopelessly lost. So I think it’s time to say,
“Come on Mr. Paul, there are worse ways to spend 8 years. Our country needs you, and the rest of the world needs you to be our president as well. We won’t ask anything else of you after that but we need you so much right now. I am worried sick about my country, my children, my grand children and my friends and neighbors I love so much. Do the right thing Mr. Paul. In return, I will find a way to serve my country one more time as well. I bet we ALL will. Thank you sir, God bless you, and America”
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I only voted “yes” because there wasn’t an “OH PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!” catagory.
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Unfortunately I’m in a job that accomplishes nothing, but likes to question employees accomplishments. I’m at a point where I’m going to laugh at my layoff while they keep people that are happy to do nothing. I know I’m only being held back in hopes that I accomplish nothing like the others, but I do see several other employees realizing the same thing. I honestly can’t wait until it’s over. I’ll do much better on my own. Starving to death has more pride.
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Yes Dr. Paul should run but as an independent or libertarian. The right and left have been slowly stealing all the real assets of this country out from under us all the while we’ve been to distracted by the feuding sides who have been working together to successfully gain more and more control over us and thus liquidate power in this country so they can profit while hard working Americans struggle and suffer. This is not the American dream that our forefathers championed for. I believe Ron Paul has a very clear understanding of the dream and can make it a reality for America if people would just take their heads out of their butts and listen instead of watching 5 hours of reality t.v. each day and reading celebrity magazines. Ron Paul has my vote in 2012 and Rage Against the Machine put it best ” We gotta take the power back!”
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Ron Paul is a leader.He means business.Comon america lets vote for a winner.The elephants and the donkeys got us in alot of trouble.America wants to be america not some simpetons brain storm,
Obama is a dreamer and a loser.
Vote Ron Paul 2012
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When I vote it is usually Libertarian. I was planning to vote for Ron until he pulled out. I knew he was what the country needed, and was disappointed when people just didn’t seem to understand. As it was, I voted Libertarian again. However, I would definitely vote for him again if he ran in 2012.
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Please run again Dr. Paul that is if any one can run. I believe Barack Obama is out to bankrupt this country and once he does then he will rush in with force and replace liberty and freedom with progressive socialism. It can be done. I read Rahm Emanuel’s book “The Plan” and that is where Obama wants to take us. We need Ron Paul and more men like him in congress and the senate. We are in a dangerous place right now.
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The Libertarian Party is the only party I’ve ever donated too, but if Ron Paul decides to run in 2012, his campain,will get my money. I think he should run as an independant in order to insure he is able to get on all the ballots. He should also not withdraw, should it look like someone else is ahead.
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Dr. Paul, please run as an independent or Libertarian if you have to, just get on the ballot. America needs you. Unfortunately, fiscal sanity and the end of our overseas empire are drastic changes, because we have gotten so far off course, but they are the drastic changes that are necessary. Our country is broke and broken and in desperate need of someone who believes in the constitution and believes in letting the market correct itself.
I just read your book, and it was fantastic. You’re an inspiration.
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August 15th is a scared day for the Holy Roman Epire, I hope Dr. Paul has a great banquet for the people…I would love to be there, but may not be able too…Makes me sad in a way…May Peace reign Forever in your hearts and actions when we walk always remember to tread lightly…It’s a rough world sometimes, and sometimes people are dissappointed
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Give our Nations Camelot a chance…PLEASE…
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You are a complete IDIOT!!!
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yeah I figured there would be rhetoric have a nice day….oh I Gumped my way through it did’nt I.
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No, I think we should all focus on giving our pledge to the current administration….I truley feel they are my Camelot….Ron Paul is my right wing of the Eagle…Kucinich is my Left wing….May we all be kept in peace…
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Well kid, this is not some fairy tale land, this is the REAL world. This nation was founded on freedom, faith, and free market principles, the opposite of what we are seeing today. Obama is taking us down the socialist highway at breakneck speed.
(Not that Bush and others are guiltless, but at least were much slower with it) We don’t need a system (socialism) that punishes achievers and rewards loafers. Our Founding Fathers established something much better than that, and many people have died to protect and preserve our way of life. No, it has not been perfect, but in my over 50 years here, there has NEVER been an exodus OUT of this country to other countries, but, we have had MANY people leaving Viet Nam, Mexico, Cuba, Haiti, and other lands, to live here. What does that tell you? But our current administration is determined to socialize us. I say if people want to live in a socialist country, fine, go find one-but do not destroy America and turn it into a third world country. We need someone with the guts of our Founders to speak the truth and restore this country to its greatness. This train needs to turn around, not be run off the cliff, which is where Obama is taking us. Obama, Pelosi, Reed, Frank, and numerous others (both sides of the aisle) are a disgrace to the memory of our Founders and veterans. We have activist judges legislating from the bench, and Sotomayor is one of them. Our Constitution is being shreaded and trampled upon, and has been since 1860. Ron Paul is about the only true statesman in D.C., but of course the mainstream media, and even Republicans, have to make him out as a wingnut or fruitloop. He has more guts than probably anyone else there and because he speaks the truth, he is castigated for it. As for you, kid, if you want to live in Never Never Land, go for it, but don’t use your vote (again)to help destroy this nation. I truly believe we need voter qualifications that include more than being a citizen and having a pulse. It really is scary at the realization of who can vote in this country.
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What are you talking about? From the beginning we have had tariffs and centralized economic planning. Government intervention is what was known to save all our growing industries from foreign competition. If anything we have more of a free market now than in the beginning. When we did try a free market economy, more than 50% of the banks failed and everyone demanded that we nationalize the banks.
Haha, and you talk about socialization ..
http://business.theatlantic.com/percentage%20of%20american%20companies%20owned%20by%20the%20united%20states.png
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Mr. Paul must run in 2012, but he should run as an independent, and he needs to start now. If he doesn’t, he won’t be able to get on the ballot, they will do everything to keep him off. But he can’t run as a Republican again, because they won’t allow it either, they will destroy him like they did last time. If Mr.Paul wants to win, he needs to take a tougher stance on terrorists though. If he doesn’t, he will have no chance. The American people understand the threat, and Mr. Paul can’t just get the pacifist vote, that’s too small a group. Take Ronald Reagan’s advice, and make your campaign a big tent. He needs to do this because there is a real threat to us from Iran, and from Islamic extremists though too. Pacifism won’t get us out of this. If Ron Paul were to articulate a tough stance on National security, he could really do well, he could win. People are incredibly frustrated with this this government, and Mr. Paul, like Ross Perot in 1992, has hit a nerve. Keep pushing forward, and take these socialist “progressives” out.
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Dr. Paul,
Yes. Go for it in 2012. President Obama will have us in deeper trouble by then and the country may have its eyes open to reality.
Don Killoren
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I would vote for him, I was ready to vote for him before and he pulled out. I was very unhappy. We need someone like him that tells it like it is and does something about it. Go For it Ron Paul!!!
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If there is anything left to save and Ron Paul is still interested in the job, he will get my vote!
I am ashamed to say that I allowed main stream media to convince me Ron Paul was a right wing nut. I didn’t do my due diligence untill it was too late. We can’t let that happen in 2012. We need to get Dr. Paul in front of more people as he comes across very believable and genuine and his logic is very hard to impossable to argue with. 2012 will come fast!
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This country needs Mr. Paul desperately. I fell for the “I don’t want to waste my vote” last election, (and ended up wasting it anyway) but, mark my words, I won’t next time. I will vote my conscious and for the best leader for our country. That person is Dr. Ron Paul. He’s one of the very few “out there” that I trust.
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I’m voting for Ron Paul 2012!
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